Commitment
At Rubin and Rudman LLP, diversity, equity and inclusion are among our highest values and greatest goals. We are dedicated to nurturing and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment that attracts, advances, and retains diverse and creative people of all backgrounds.
Our goal is to provide an environment where all our people are valued for being their true authentic selves. We are passionate about partnering with and supporting our clients and the community to advance inclusion and diversity. While our Rubin and Rudman colleagues share a common passion for the practice of law and providing outstanding customer service to our clients, we are in many ways a very diverse and unique group of individuals. It is our diversity of personal life experiences, values, beliefs and ideas that differentiates us as an employer of choice.
At Rubin and Rudman, we acknowledge that our journey towards achieving the firm’s DEI goal is just beginning, but we are committed to moving forward every day until we attain our goal.
Vision
Our goal is to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth to all of our employees regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or gender expression. We encourage everyone to be “who they are” and we value their unique talents, experiences, differences and perspectives.
We seek to provide opportunities for change, growth, involvement and ally-ship where we can make a difference for our firm and the community we serve.
Partnerships
Our firm is proud to support organizations that share our values and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities where we live and work.
Some of those organizations include:
- Justice Resource Institute
- Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
- Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
- Massachusetts Women’s Bar Association
- SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being
- South Asian Bar Association
About Rubin and Rudman’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Rubin and Rudman’s DEI committee, chartered by the firm’s Executive Committee, shares an unwavering commitment to equity and justice at work and in the community.
We encourage you to reach out to the DEI team with questions or comments. Please reach out to any member of the DEI committee if you would like to speak with us about the firm’s DEI efforts or email the full committee at: deicommittee@rubinrudman.com.
- Elaine Anastasia | Executive Director
- Michaela Bates | Receptionist
- Cynthia Brennan | Director of Marketing & Business Development
- Ariadna Caulfield | Partner
- Jessica Demmerly | Partner
- David Friedman | Partner
- Charlotte Illgen | Paralegal
- Denise Murphy | Of Counsel, Committee Chairperson
- John McGivney | Managing Partner
- Theresa Roeder | Associate
- Janine Smethurst | Director of Human Resources
Care Packages for Rosie’s Place
Boston, MA (February 7, 2024) – Spreading love and creating change with Rubin and Rudman’s DEI Committee. Our sorting party was a success as we gathered, sorted, and assembled nearly 100 care packages for Rosie’s Place, a beacon of hope for women in need. We’re proud to contribute to their mission of providing emergency shelter, meals, and comprehensive support.